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AI hasn’t only disrupted Silicon Valley –  the technology revolution has arrived in Los Angeles.  Fresh off a large round of funding this year, tune in as Runway CEO Cris Valenzeula demos the technology that made his company a player in AI for the creative industries.

• Cristóbal Valenzuela, Co-Founder & CEO, Runway
• Moderator: Shirin Ghaffary, AI Reporter, Bloomberg

• Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Whether it’s live music, sporting events or even stand-up comedy, the business of live entertainment continues to break records. The CEO of the world’s largest ticket seller and concert promoter sits down for a wide-ranging discussion on the power of live experiences and also addresses legal efforts to break up the conglomerate. 

• Michael Rapino, President & CEO, Live Nation Entertainment

• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Growing attention and fresh investments in women’s sports, combined with The Caitlin Clark Effect, has catapulted the WNBA into the limelight. The rising value of the league was also reflected in a historic $2.2 billion media deal this summer. Amid this excitement, we’ll hear from a notable team owner and one of the sport’s most decorated players on business, basketball and future projects. 

• Candace Parker, President, Adidas Women’s Basketball; Athlete Adviser, Avenue Capital; Founder, Baby Hair Productions
• Clara Wu Tsai, Vice Chairman, BSE Global; Governor, New York Liberty

Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals; Host & Executive Producer, Power Players

Known first for the technology and commerce juggernaut that it is, Amazon continues to make investments to hold a top spot among the global streamers. The chief of its entertainment unit shares his vision for nabbing more hits, live sports content, and eyeballs in emerging markets.

• Mike Hopkins, Head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon
• Moderator: Caroline Hyde, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

YouTube Music proudly presents CeCe, an independent artist selected for the 2024 YouTube Foundry artist development program. Since 2015, Foundry has supported over 250 independent musicians worldwide, providing the tools and resources to help artists thrive at every stage of their careers. As one of just twelve artists in this year’s class, CeCe—a former X Factor USA contestant—crafts a unique blend of country, pop, rock, hip-hop, and Americana. 

• CeCe, Singer & Songwriter; 2024 YouTube Foundry Artist
• Ali Rivera, Head of Multi-Genre & Live Music, YouTube
• Moderator: Shartia Brantley, Head of Inclusive Programming, Bloomberg Media Editorial

Second to the world’s medal winning athletes, no one had more of a breakout performance at the Paris Olympics than Snoop Dogg. The rapper, entrepreneur, pop culture icon and newly minted media correspondent sits down for a discussion on sports, new music and what’s next for his growing empire.

• Snoop Dogg 
• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Enjoy a tasting and networking experience that showcases the best of LA’s food, beverage, and music scene. Featuring bites from James Beard’s Best Chef California 2024, Chef Lord Maynard Llera, Korean-Mexican fusion eats with pioneer Roy Choi and desserts from Adrienne Borlongan, Flavor Chemist & Co-Founder of Wanderlust Creamery – and much more. Plus, enjoy a live performance from country singer-songwriter CeCe, a Foundry artist which is YouTube’s independent incubator program.

In an interactive recording of his hit podcast, Puck Founding Partner Matthew Belloni alongside Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw, take you inside Hollywood using exclusive reporting and insights. 

• Matthew Belloni, Founding Partner, Puck; Host, The Town

• Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Today’s audiences have trouble differentiating between streamers, and today’s advertisers are increasingly battling tune out. In order to stand out in an intensely crowded market, we all need to find new ways to offer unique and delightful entertainment experiences. Let’s discuss how our industry can establish unique differentiators and innovate across content, creative and tech.

For Curator sessions, attendance is limited & registration is required. 

• Anjali Sud, CEO, Tubi

• Karen Saltser, CEO, Bloomberg Media

Fresh off a successful summer Olympics and a new deal with the NBA, one of the most powerful moguls in media breaks down his vision for the future of TV and how his company’s diverse set of assets will give it an edge in the competition during a turbulent time in media.  

• Brian Roberts, Chairman & CEO, Comcast NBCUniversal

• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Netflix’s content chief shares how the company stays ahead of the competition by striking the balance between global appeal and local relevance.

• Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, Netflix 

• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

When it comes to the creator economy, OnlyFans has become a standout performer in capturing market share, fostering different, interactive and sometimes salacious ways to connect creators to their fans while also making them money. We’ll hear from the CEO on what’s next for the company and how one of its top creators is nurturing her following and finding authentic and innovative ways to evolve her brand.

• Keily Blair, CEO, OnlyFans
• Whitney Cummings, Comedian, Actor, Writer & Producer
• Moderator: Ashley Carman, Reporter, Bloomberg

Revered for his knack for managing high-profile artists and launching successful music careers, Scooter Braun brings his wealth of experience to a new role. As CEO of the American division of the global powerhouse HYBE Corporation, he shares how he’s thinking about the next wave of music in today’s multifaceted media landscape.

• Scooter Braun, CEO, HYBE America; Founder, SB Projects 
• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Mike Morhaime is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Blizzard Entertainment, the hitmaker behind games such as Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. In 2020, he founded Dreamhaven, a new startup looking to make games that value creativity and quality over short-term financial pressures and goals. Morhaime sits down with Bloomberg’s Gaming Reporter and Author of the newly released book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment.

• Michael Morhaime, Co-Founder & CEO, Dreamhaven
• Moderator: Jason Schreier, Gaming Reporter, Bloomberg

The intersection of music composition and disruptive tools like AI has prompted fierce debate. Platforms like Splice make the case for leveraging tech to enhance the traditional creative process and make music production more accessible. Whether you’re a creative looking to broaden your toolkit or an executive seeking to better understand AI’s role in media creation, join us for a discussion on the convergence of music and technology.

For Curator sessions, attendance is limited & registration is required. 

• Matt Pincus, Co-Founder & CEO, MUSIC 
• Kakul Srivastava, CEO, Splice

Bloomberg Senior reporter Olivia Carville gained international recognition when she uncovered the rising cyber-crime sextortion, which has been linked to dozens of teen suicides across the US. Through her reporting on the dark sides of social media she was also introduced to a group of intrepid attorneys from the Social Media Victims Law Center. Over the past year, Olivia and award-winning filmmakers Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz have shadowed the law firm in its fight to help families gain access to the justice system to hold these companies accountable. In this panel, Olivia, Matt, Perri and a father who lost his 17-year-old son to a blackmail sextortion scam will discuss child safety in the digital era and how their upcoming film, Can’t Look Away, shines a light on the potential harm teens face online. 

• Olivia Carville, Senior Investigative Reporter, Bloomberg 
•  John DeMay, Father & Advocate 
• Matt O’Neil, Filmmaker 
• Moderator: Perri Peltz, Filmmaker, Journalist & Advocate

Following a major summer for reality television, join the creative team behind hit shows  including NBC’s The Voice, Peacock’s Love Island USA and The Traitors. Learn how they mine and develop the perfect IP and turn it into a goldmine of must watch series and pop culture moments.

• Corie Henson, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Content, Competition and Game Shows, NBCUniversal Entertainment
• Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development, NBCUniversal Entertainment
• Moderator: Caroline Hyde, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

Enjoy a greener focused lunch and networking experience, featuring bites from Chef Gilberto Cetina of Holobox, LA’s #1 Restaurant in 2023, and 2x James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Shenarri Freeman of Ubuntu. Plus, get your hands on Hot Ones’ featured sauces and wings before heading in to watch our interview special.

Known as one of the most successful shows to come from YouTube, Hot Ones offers hot questions and even hotter wings. Host Sean Evans brings his iconic interview style to our stage with a spicy discussion with one of Hollywood’s most notable horror producers. 

• Sean Evans, Host, Hot Ones 
• Jason Blum, Founder & CEO, Blumhouse

Award-winning actor, producer, director and activist Kerry Washington continues to put her range on display. Her production company, Simpson Street, alongside award-winning film producer Pilar Savone, looks to give voice to new kinds of courageous storytelling. Hear about their latest projects, the state of financing, and how they are looking to make their mark in Hollywood. 

• Pilar Savone, Executive Vice President, Production & Development, Simpson Street

• Kerry Washington, Actor, Producer, Director & Founder, Simpson Street
• Moderator: Emily Chang, Host & Executive Producer, Bloomberg Originals

Record sales have been growing for a decade thanks to streaming, but now that everyone has it, it’s worth examining what the next phase for the music business looks like. We talk to the head of the world’s 2nd biggest label group about the state of the industry, his company and its artists.

• Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group
• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

EMPIRE, one of the largest independent record labels in the US, spotlights 18-year-old Gen Z sensation 310babii. This year, his viral TikTok hit “Soak City (Do It)” went platinum, and his debut album Nights & Weekends has earned him recognition on Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list and Spotify’s “Most Necessary Artists to Watch in 2024.” Hear how EMPIRE continues to forge innovative partnerships across industries, expanding opportunities and driving success for rising stars like 310babii.

• 310babii, Rapper; EMPIRE Artist
• Alex Moore, Chief Business Officer, EMPIRE 
• Moderator: Shartia Brantley, Head of Inclusive Programming, Bloomberg Media Editorial

Businessweek’s annual, need-to-know list in entertainment identifies the people poised to be the leaders of tomorrow. The names will span all categories–from movies to video games, television to books, music to publishing, sports to social media and everything in between. Meet and learn from this extraordinary group. 

• Anjali Sud, CEO, Tubi
• Moderator: Brad Stone, Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek

Cuebric is revolutionizing production and set design by transforming concept art into film-ready backgrounds for green screen and virtual production. Discover how the company is allowing creators and visual artists across film, television, advertising and more to turn their wildest ideas into visually stimulating realities. Get a front row seat to the technology and a lucky few may even get a chance to see a scene of your own making. 

• Pinar Seyhan Demirdag, Co-Founder & CEO, Cuebric
• Moderator: Tim Stenovec, Anchor,  Bloomberg Businessweek TV & Radio

When South Park first aired in 1997, the show became an overnight cable hit and cultural sensation. Nearly 30 years on, it continues to offer the same fresh, unapologetic humor and capture new audiences thanks in part to demand from streaming. Co-Creator Matt Stone will discuss how the series stays relevant while he looks to experiment in a new type of entertainment – AI tools for the creative industry.

• Matt Stone, Co-Creator, South Park; Co-Founder Deep Voodoo
• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Stephen A. Smith stands as one of the most influential figures in sports media, ever adapting in an evolving digital landscape all while maintaining his unique voice. Smith shares his famously sharp insights on everything from business to the cultural zeitgeist in sports today.  

• Stephen A. Smith, Host, The Stephen A. Smith Show; Host, First Take 

• Moderator: Lucas Shaw, Managing Editor Media & Entertainment, Bloomberg

Join this special networking session hosted by Letterboxd, the hugely popular platform used by celebrities and everyday movie-lovers alike. Come prepared to meet other industry professionals, share your ‘Four Favorites’ in film and make reel connections.